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Article thumbnail: Quebec's CRIC Tax Credit: What You Need to Know

Quebec's CRIC Tax Credit: What You Need to Know

Discover everything you need to know about Quebec's CRIC tax credit. Applicable rates, eligible expenses, and strategies to maximize your refund.

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Article thumbnail: SR&ED Claim Errors: 5 Pitfalls That Cause a Refusal

SR&ED Claim Errors: 5 Pitfalls That Cause a Refusal

Discover the 5 most common SR&ED claim errors that lead to a CRA refusal. A practical guide to avoiding pitfalls and maximizing your tax credit.

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Article thumbnail: The CDAE-IA Tax Credit Guide for SaaS Companies in Quebec

The CDAE-IA Tax Credit Guide for SaaS Companies in Quebec

Complete guide to the CDAE-IA tax credit for SaaS companies in Quebec. Criteria, eligible expenses and strategy to maximize your claim.

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Article thumbnail: How to Organize Your SR&ED Documentation to Avoid Issues

How to Organize Your SR&ED Documentation to Avoid Issues

SR&ED documentation in Canada: contemporaneous evidence, time tracking, CRA requirements and best practices to secure your claim and avoid problems.

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Article thumbnail: Choosing the Right SR&ED Consultant to Maximize Your Tax Credits

Choosing the Right SR&ED Consultant to Maximize Your Tax Credits

Discover the added value of an SR&ED consultant. Credit maximization, audit risk reduction and time savings for your business.

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Article thumbnail: Grants for the Technology Industry in Quebec

Grants for the Technology Industry in Quebec

Grants for the technology industry in Quebec: R&D, AI and software. Structure your projects and optimize your tax credits to support your growth.

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Article thumbnail: Complete Guide to SR&ED for the Manufacturing Sector

Complete Guide to SR&ED for the Manufacturing Sector

Optimize your SR&ED tax credits for the manufacturing sector. 2026 guide on eligible projects, expenses and documentation.

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Article thumbnail: SR&ED vs CDAE-IA: Choosing the Right Credit for an IT Project

SR&ED vs CDAE-IA: Choosing the Right Credit for an IT Project

SR&ED vs CDAE-IA. Discover the differences, selection criteria and stacking possibilities to maximize your tax credits in Quebec.

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Article thumbnail: Funding and Grants for Human Resources

Funding and Grants for Human Resources

Discover how HR funding and grants can help with your hiring and training projects in Quebec.

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Article thumbnail: Grants for Automation in the Manufacturing Sector in Quebec

Grants for Automation in the Manufacturing Sector in Quebec

Guide to grants for automation in Quebec's manufacturing sector. Fund your equipment projects and boost your productivity.

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Article thumbnail: Maximize Your CDAE-IA Tax Credit Claim in Quebec

Maximize Your CDAE-IA Tax Credit Claim in Quebec

Complete guide to maximize your CDAE-IA claim. Discover how to document significant AI integration and avoid costly mistakes.

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Article thumbnail: Guide to Export Grants in Quebec

Guide to Export Grants in Quebec

The 2026 guide to export grants in Quebec. Discover programs (CanExport, PSCE) to fund your business development.

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Article thumbnail: Hiring Grants in Quebec: Available Assistance in 2026

Hiring Grants in Quebec: Available Assistance in 2026

Discover hiring grants in Quebec in 2026. Financial assistance, eligibility criteria and tips for successful recruitment.

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Article thumbnail: Guide to Employee Training Grants in Quebec

Guide to Employee Training Grants in Quebec

Guide to employee training grants in Quebec. Fund your team's skills development through various programs.

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Article thumbnail: Grants for Manufacturing Companies: The Complete 2026 Guide

Grants for Manufacturing Companies: The Complete 2026 Guide

Get a grant for your manufacturing company. Complete 2026 guide on programs, eligibility and how to maximize your chances.

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Article thumbnail: SR&ED: 15 Essential Questions to Maximize Your Tax Credits in Canada

SR&ED: 15 Essential Questions to Maximize Your Tax Credits in Canada

Discover the 15 most frequently asked questions about SR&ED to maximize your tax credits. Complete guide to understand eligibility, documentation and CRA criteria.

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Article thumbnail: CDAE-IA and CRIC: What the Quebec 2025 Budget Provides

CDAE-IA and CRIC: What the Quebec 2025 Budget Provides

Discover the major changes in the 2025 budget: the end of CDAE, the arrival of CDAE-IA and the new CRIC credit for research, innovation and commercialization.

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Article thumbnail: SR&ED in Manufacturing

SR&ED in Manufacturing

Unlocking SR&ED opportunities in manufacturing: understanding the essentials, eligible branches, qualifying activities, and how to claim costs for manufacturing projects.

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Article thumbnail: CDAE FAQ

CDAE FAQ

Discover everything you need to know about the tax credit for the development of electronic business (CDAE) for IT companies in Quebec.

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Article thumbnail: How Avinova is helping companies in various industries

How Avinova is helping companies in various industries

Discover how Avinova helps companies across diverse industries maximize their access to subsidies and tax credits. Real examples from manufacturing, software development, video games, and transportation.

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Article thumbnail: SR&ED Guide 101

SR&ED Guide 101

Complete guide to the SR&ED program: what it is, objectives, benefits, eligibility, qualifying work, expenditures, and how to submit a claim. Everything you need to know about Scientific Research and Experimental Development.

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Article thumbnail: The 3 Best Time Tracking Softwares for SR&ED Projects

The 3 Best Time Tracking Softwares for SR&ED Projects

Discover the 3 best time tracking softwares for SR&ED projects: TimeCamp, Toggl, and Harvest. Compare features, pricing, and integrations to track your SR&ED activities accurately.

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Article thumbnail: Understanding Employee Eligibility Criteria for CDAE Tax Credit

Understanding Employee Eligibility Criteria for CDAE Tax Credit

Discover the employee eligibility criteria for the CDAE tax credit: number of hours, minimum duration and maintaining the required minimum number of jobs.

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Article thumbnail: Your Questions About CDAE

Your Questions About CDAE

Answers to frequently asked questions about the CDAE tax credit: eligibility, eligible employees, technical activities, calculation and maintaining required positions.

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Article thumbnail: How we helped a manufacturing client secure an additional $651,000 in SR&ED tax credits after having previously claimed only $125,000

How we helped a manufacturing client secure an additional $651,000 in SR&ED tax credits after having previously claimed only $125,000

Discover how Avinova helped a manufacturing client increase their SR&ED tax credits from $125,000 to $776,000. Learn about the challenges, solutions, and results achieved.

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Article thumbnail: Avinova will be present at Stratégies PME on November 16 and 17

Avinova will be present at Stratégies PME on November 16 and 17

Join Avinova at the Palais des congrès de Montréal on November 16 and 17 to discover how to maximize your tax credits and government grants.

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Article thumbnail: PSCE: Investment Québec's New Commercialization and Export Support Program

PSCE: Investment Québec's New Commercialization and Export Support Program

Discover Investment Québec's new PSCE program that replaces PEX. Maximum grant of $250,000, 50% rate and enhanced eligibility for Quebec businesses.

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